Emerging as a band in 2021, Broken Compass Bluegrass has already been recognized for their tight arrangements, tasteful playing, and distinguished songwriting. The band performs a mix of jamgrass, bluegrass, country, and Grateful Dead material, among numerous originals.

Based in northern California, Broken Compass Bluegrass includes Kyle Ledson, Django Ruckrich, Mei Lin Heirendt, and Sam Jacobs. Though still youngsters, they are no strangers to the music industry. All are seasoned performers, multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and singers and have established themselves as some of Northern California’s most prominent up-and-coming youth. Now coming together as a band, they are a fresh force in the music scene today.

Before joining together as Broken Compass Bluegrass, Kyle, Django, and Mei Lin released albums separately. Left It All Behind is Kyle’s newest solo album featuring his shredding mandolin and guitar licks, impeccable vocals, and clever songwriting. Produced by Nat Keefe, the album includes members of Yonder Mountain String Band, ALO, and Hot Buttered Rum. Django and his dad, Phil, put out Gravity an EP of original material produced by Joe Craven. Listeners can expect to hear Django’s exceptional guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, fiddle, piano, bass, and vocal skills. With her other band, Boston Ravine, Mei Lin released Ragged Road highlighting special guests including Adam Haynes (The Grascals), Pete Grant, and Kathy Barwick. The album displays her heartfelt singing and original songs as well as her thoughtful fiddle and mandolin playing.

 Broken Compass Bluegrass is:

Kyle Ledson - Guitar, Mandolin, Octave Mandolin & Vocals

Django Ruckrich - Guitar, Mandolin & Vocals

Mei Lin Heirendt - Fiddle & Vocals

Sam Jacobs - Bass